“How the death and life of James Chasse changed a city.”
Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse is a feature length documentary film about one mans struggle with schizophrenia and the extraordinary brutality that ended his life. It is the story of a city in denial that was forced to face the truth and learn, grow and change as a result. Alien Boy explores issues of impunity, police brutality, and mental illness.
Director
Brian Lindstrom
Writers
Matthew Davis
Release Date
February 15, 2013
Runtime
1h 30m
Status
Released
Original Language
en